Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2025
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MECH 517 001 (CRN: 25199)
FINITE ELEMENTS ANALYSIS
Long Title: FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: Avila, Raudel
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM TR (13-JAN-2025 - 25-APR-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisites: (MATH 212 OR MATH 222) AND (CAAM 210 OR CAAM 211 OR CMOR 220)
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 0
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 50
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 14-NOV-2024 8:29PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: An introduction to Galerkin's method and the method of least squares applied to partial differential equations. Computational considerations for efficient interpolation, numerical integration, solution and post-processing methods. Error estimation and adaptive finite element analysis. Requires the use of solid works for a student project and a supporting literature survey. Cross-list: MECH 417, CEVE 417, CEVE 517. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 517 if student has credit for MECH 417.